Ragpicker

Pronunciation: /ˈræɡˌpɪkər/

Definitions of ragpicker

noun a person who collects and sells rags and other scrap materials for a living

Example Sentences

A1 The ragpicker collected discarded items from the street.

A2 The ragpicker sorted through the trash to find recyclable materials.

B1 The ragpicker exchanged the items he found for money at the recycling center.

B2 The ragpicker's job is essential for keeping the streets clean and promoting recycling.

C1 The ragpicker's knowledge of different materials and their value is impressive.

C2 The ragpicker's dedication to his work has earned him respect in the community.

Examples of ragpicker in a Sentence

formal The ragpicker sorted through the trash, looking for recyclable materials.

informal The ragpicker rummaged through the garbage for anything valuable.

slang The ragpicker was known as the trash hunter in the neighborhood.

figurative In a world full of discarded dreams, he was like a ragpicker searching for hope.

Grammatical Forms of ragpicker

• plural: ragpickers
• comparative: more ragpicker
• superlative: most ragpicker
• present tense: ragpicks
• future tense: will ragpick
• perfect tense: has ragpicked
• continuous tense: is ragpicking
• singular: ragpicker
• positive degree: ragpicker
• infinitive: to ragpick
• gerund: ragpicking
• participle: ragpicked

Origin and Evolution of ragpicker

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ragpicker' originated from the practice of collecting and sorting through rags and other discarded materials for resale or reuse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who collected rags for a living, the term 'ragpicker' has evolved to encompass anyone who scavenges through discarded items in search of valuables or materials for recycling.